Crime Rate in Willesden Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willesden Green

The total recorded crimes in Willesden Green, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 269 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willesden Green crime rate of 2.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Willesden Green, encompassing approximately 122,118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-14.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (24.59% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Willesden Green Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stanley Gardens with total crimes: 23
  • Dean Road with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Willesden Green?

To understand the safety of Willesden Green, we need to analyze Willesden Green crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Willesden Green reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,429 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Willesden Green witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Willesden Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 2,421 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Willesden Green witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Willesden Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Willesden Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Willesden Green has recorded 269 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Willesden Green crimes were 1,429. The crime rate of Willesden Green in 2024 was 11.70 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willesden Green were around 2,421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.83 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willesden Green)CrimesRank (Willesden Green)CrimesRank (Willesden Green)
Harlesden & Kensal Green302 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn355 11,832 13,097 2
Queensbury238 91,691 22,165 9
Stonebridge337 21,626 43,012 3
Roundwood284 61,618 52,593 4
Wembley Park286 41,387 81,704 14
Dollis Hill239 81,330 92,504 5
Wembley Hill286 51,571 62,299 7
Queens Park205 111,184 112,180 8
Kenton194 131,213 102,038 10
Wembley Central210 101,175 121,746 13
Cricklewood & Mapesbury133 16936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park142 141,038 131,785 12
Alperton197 12893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp126 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill141 15797 161,105 17
Sudbury123 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury88 20700 18699 21
Preston78 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton99 19450 20768 20
Northwick Park55 22270 22476 22

Willesden Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (97 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (65 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 782 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202597
May 202574
April 202582
March 202566
February 202544
January 202555
December 202441
November 202465
October 202459
September 202445
August 202471

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 202513
February 202511
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202410
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202524
April 202518
March 202516
February 202512
January 202523
December 202425
November 202426
October 202415
September 202427
August 20247

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202561
May 202560
April 202555
March 202570
February 202559
January 202549
December 202450
November 202451
October 202444
September 202447
August 202436

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 202414
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
April 202510
March 202517
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202526
May 202519
April 202518
March 202517
February 202511
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 20259
March 202517
February 202513
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202413
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 20255
April 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202414
November 20248
October 202414
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Willesden Green in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Willesden Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Stanley Gardens (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Dean Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Windsor Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Colin Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newman Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Aberdeen Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Chandos Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Willesden Green (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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